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. >> reporter: and just why would the obama administration balk at enforcing federal laws that have been on the books for decades. there is the political consideration. >> here you've got two states that went for president obama, colorado was a swing state. the people of those states have spoken and for the federal government now to come in and say, we want to quash your popular mandate, there are political risks to doing that. >> reporter: there is also some precedent from medical marijuana, which is already legal in 18 states and the district of columbia. but don't think that even medical marijuana is exempt from possible department of justice scrutiny. a case decided by the supreme court during the bush administration says the feds can go after that too. president obama also said earlier this year that we're not going to be legalizing weed anytime soon. joe johns, cnn, washington. >> joe, thank you very much. >>> egypt's president is trying to diffuse the biggest crisis he's faced. about an hour ago, mohamed morsi canceled a decree giving him sweeping powers which ignited furious demo
. >> reporter: and just why would the obama administration balk at enforcing federal laws that have been on the books for decades. there is the political consideration. >> here you've got two states that went for president obama, colorado was a swing state. the people of those states have spoken and for the federal government now to come in and say, we want to quash your popular mandate, there are political risks to doing that. >> reporter: there is also some precedent from...
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he's not apologizing at all for his initial or subsequent comments about how the obama administration handled the unrest both in cairo as well as in benghazi. listen to this. >> what i said was exactly the same conclusion the white house reached which was that the statement was inappropriate that's why they backed away from it. >> they didn't say they were showing sympathy for the attackers. >> i think it was not directly applicable and appropriate for the setting. i think it should have been taken down and apparently the white house felt the same way. >> in no direct response when the president says i shoot first aim later. >> this is politics. i won't worry about the campaign. >> interesting, some of romney's top national security foreign policy advisors even go further and they are almost completely blaming at least in part blaming i should say blaming the president and his supposed weak policies in the middle east and elsewhere for encouraging the kind of violence in egypt and libya that spreading throughout north africa. a former reagan administration official who is now a top na
he's not apologizing at all for his initial or subsequent comments about how the obama administration handled the unrest both in cairo as well as in benghazi. listen to this. >> what i said was exactly the same conclusion the white house reached which was that the statement was inappropriate that's why they backed away from it. >> they didn't say they were showing sympathy for the attackers. >> i think it was not directly applicable and appropriate for the setting. i think it...
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the obama administration announced that it will stop deporting young, illegal immigrants who were brought to the u.s. as children but only if they meet certain requirements. earlier this morning, i asked phil kent, executive director of the american immigration control foundation, what he thinks of this policy change. >> i think it is a user patient of the role of congress. this is an area with regard to, when we're talking about amnesty for illegal immigrants, where whether you agree with it or not, this ought to be done by our legislative branny. again, an overreach. >> do you think this is violating the constitution? >> i do think it's an unconstitutional usurpation, and yes, it's lawsuit time. >> oh, by, lawsuit time. just what we need, more of those in washington, right? >> right. >> so, but do you agree, even if you don't agree with how it's done, do you agree that changes need to be made? >> everyone's in favor of comprehensive immigration reform, i think everyone from the right to the left to the middle agrees that the system has been broken and the federal government under variou
the obama administration announced that it will stop deporting young, illegal immigrants who were brought to the u.s. as children but only if they meet certain requirements. earlier this morning, i asked phil kent, executive director of the american immigration control foundation, what he thinks of this policy change. >> i think it is a user patient of the role of congress. this is an area with regard to, when we're talking about amnesty for illegal immigrants, where whether you agree...
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he called the obama administration's handling of the attacks in benghazi and cairo disgraceful saying they seem to sympathize with the attackers. you may have seen it here. a top romney aid bristled at the suggestion that romney may have spoken too soon. >> it couldn't wait? >> well, let me again reiterate. the timeline you suggest was not the same that i just went through. >> i'm not asking about the timeline. it couldn't wait until all of the the information was found out about -- hang on. let me finish. you didn't answer. i gave you plenty of time when i asked the first time and you gave me three points. so you're saying it could not wait, yes or no? it couldn't wait? >> that's a silly question. >> it's not a silly question because now we're looking at -- you're having to backtrack now and talk about a statement. it's not a silly question. that's why you're here is to talk about that statement. >> i came here to talk about the failed policies in the middle east, which is what the american people are interested. the failed policies of leading from behind. what you want to do is play
he called the obama administration's handling of the attacks in benghazi and cairo disgraceful saying they seem to sympathize with the attackers. you may have seen it here. a top romney aid bristled at the suggestion that romney may have spoken too soon. >> it couldn't wait? >> well, let me again reiterate. the timeline you suggest was not the same that i just went through. >> i'm not asking about the timeline. it couldn't wait until all of the the information was found out...
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it is a symbolic gesture on behalf of the obama administration. having said that there's animosity and adversity from the president from the latino community. there are still some that are upset that there hasn't been enough done. you heard guests earlier today saying it's a band-aid and not a permanent solution. >> it's a big advocate of the dream act which would create a path to citizenship that hasn't happened and this is not a replacement for that either. >> correct. >> nick valencia. thanks so much, appreciate it. >>> this election year, policy change isn't sitting well with everyone. representative elton galale is a republican from california and a chairman for imfwragz policy and enforcement. he's joining us from washington. good to see you. so what is your greatest concern about the president's executive order yesterday? >> first of all, fredericka, thank you for having me on. i have many problems. the president still gives a tremendous speech and it was filled with anecdotal examples, heart wrenching, anecdotal example, but our country is
it is a symbolic gesture on behalf of the obama administration. having said that there's animosity and adversity from the president from the latino community. there are still some that are upset that there hasn't been enough done. you heard guests earlier today saying it's a band-aid and not a permanent solution. >> it's a big advocate of the dream act which would create a path to citizenship that hasn't happened and this is not a replacement for that either. >> correct. >>...
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the obama administration argued against the sweeping state provisions. on the one, show me your papers requirement, they left that in place, and janet, the governor of arz as jan brewer says this, today's decision by the supreme court is a victory for the rule of law. how do you see it? >> i think there's no question that for us, we see the ruling, even though it wasa narrow, it' still a big problem. not just latinos and immigrants in this country, but for everyone, for every american. and i do think that striking down the other provisions, is a victory that we can claim, but it is hugely problematic. a real threat, i think to the civil rights of anyone to have any part of section 2b, the show me your papers provision in place, allowing state and local law enforcement officials to basically determine the immigration status of anyone they stop is a huge problem and it should be left to the federal authorities. i think the supreme court tried to narrow that impact, but for us, it still puts a bull's-eye on the backs of many latinos in this country. >> you
the obama administration argued against the sweeping state provisions. on the one, show me your papers requirement, they left that in place, and janet, the governor of arz as jan brewer says this, today's decision by the supreme court is a victory for the rule of law. how do you see it? >> i think there's no question that for us, we see the ruling, even though it wasa narrow, it' still a big problem. not just latinos and immigrants in this country, but for everyone, for every american....
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that will be the first thing that the obama administration will be facing if they just strike down the mandate but leave alone those other regulations. >> ultimately, then, that we are even at this juncture, does this mean that the white house has simply bet too much on health care reform. it was one of the first things this white house tackled. is it now kind of backfiring? >> well, you know, look, it is on the cusp of being thrown out by the supreme court divan in hindsight, it looks like they did not take the constitutional arguments about the mandate very seriously at the time. let's be honest. nobody was really seriously debating that in the white house or up on the hill in 2009. the big issues were whether to include the mandate or not, on its constitutionality, whether to have cost control. the constitutionality came out from right field and was not considered a serious threat. look, obama campaigned in 2008 on universal health care. the democrats controlled congress with big majorities. it was ted kennedy's number one priority while he was alive, nancy pelosi's number one prior
that will be the first thing that the obama administration will be facing if they just strike down the mandate but leave alone those other regulations. >> ultimately, then, that we are even at this juncture, does this mean that the white house has simply bet too much on health care reform. it was one of the first things this white house tackled. is it now kind of backfiring? >> well, you know, look, it is on the cusp of being thrown out by the supreme court divan in hindsight, it...
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. >> this a complicated situation for the obama administration when you talk about this is the first time that you have a member of the muslim brotherhood and islamists that they are dealing with and this is a intense and tricky relationship in the past, and now they are forming a new relationship with the muslim brotherhood and how do they manage that to make sure they are on the same side as the united states? >> well, they have to work the diplomatic angles here and make morsi think that u.s. interests are also shared by egypt in the region, and the other people who are worried about this is of course israel, because they have great links with the egyptian military and that whole thing since the truce was put into pla place, and the peace deal was put into place with egypt, they have worked hand in glove, the two militaries between the two, and when there was an attempt to cross the border from israel to the sinai the other day, they were talking to each other about the whole thing. so, the u.s. has to work the diplomatic angle here, because if this holds or stays in place now, th
. >> this a complicated situation for the obama administration when you talk about this is the first time that you have a member of the muslim brotherhood and islamists that they are dealing with and this is a intense and tricky relationship in the past, and now they are forming a new relationship with the muslim brotherhood and how do they manage that to make sure they are on the same side as the united states? >> well, they have to work the diplomatic angles here and make morsi...
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the obama administration has concerns about the human rights situation in cambodia today. it doesn't rise to the level of past atrocities, but when president obama met with the prime minister of this country here, he pressed him to hold free and fair elections and to release political prisoners. and while cambodian officials say the situation is being exaggerated, the president warned that lack of reforms would be an impediment to a deeper relationship with the u.s. dan lothian, cnn, phnom penh. >>> the fighting irish are back on top poised to play for a national title. but another storied football program is wrapping up what was a most difficult season. ♪ you can stay in and like something... ♪ [ car alarm deactivates ] ♪ ...or you can get out there with your family and actually like something. ♪ the lexus december to remember sales event is on, offering some of our best values of the year. this is the pursuit of perfection. anne's tablet called my phone. anne's tablet was chatting with a tablet in sydney... a desktop in zurich... and a telepresence room in brazil
the obama administration has concerns about the human rights situation in cambodia today. it doesn't rise to the level of past atrocities, but when president obama met with the prime minister of this country here, he pressed him to hold free and fair elections and to release political prisoners. and while cambodian officials say the situation is being exaggerated, the president warned that lack of reforms would be an impediment to a deeper relationship with the u.s. dan lothian, cnn, phnom...
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the obama administration is expected to announce changes to the immigration policy. still working on the details here. but homeland security janet napolitano will unveil these changes during a conference call that will be happening in just about a half an hour. 30 minutes from now, we'll be monitoring that call and bring you the latest developments as soon as we have them. it will be interesting to hear that as we enter a contentious election season. more on that to come. >>> more than a year after an historic uprising that forced hosni mubarak out of office, they will choose his successor. they will choose between mohammed mor si and ahme ahmed shafik. they are throw inging a lot of turmoil into that country. and on join outrage, greece will hold a repeat election as they struggle to fight consensus on the financial future. it will be felt far beyond greece as it could determine the country's future in the euro zone. there's a lot going on here, christine. walk us through this. what will happen -- i hate doing the ifs and whens, but you kind of have to. what would h
the obama administration is expected to announce changes to the immigration policy. still working on the details here. but homeland security janet napolitano will unveil these changes during a conference call that will be happening in just about a half an hour. 30 minutes from now, we'll be monitoring that call and bring you the latest developments as soon as we have them. it will be interesting to hear that as we enter a contentious election season. more on that to come. >>> more than...
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. >> and just why would the obama administration balk at enforcing laws that were on the books for decades. >> there is the legal issue. >> here you have states for president obama, colorado in fact is a swing state. the states have spoken, and for the federal government to come in and say we want to quash the popular mandate, there are political risks to do that. >> and there is also some precedents for medical marijuana which is already legal in 18 states and the district of columbia. >> but don't think that medical marijuana is exempt from scrutiny, the feds can go after that, too, one spokesperson said. president obama said we won't be legalizing weed any time soon. >>> the attacks stunned the u.s. but now we may get more information on the attack on benghazi and the arrest of a suspect. we'll have a report in just a few moments. many of my patients still clean their dentures with toothpaste. but they have to use special care in keeping the denture clean. dentures are very different to real teeth. they're about 10 times softer and may have surface pores where bacteria can multiply. pol
. >> and just why would the obama administration balk at enforcing laws that were on the books for decades. >> there is the legal issue. >> here you have states for president obama, colorado in fact is a swing state. the states have spoken, and for the federal government to come in and say we want to quash the popular mandate, there are political risks to do that. >> and there is also some precedents for medical marijuana which is already legal in 18 states and the...
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. >> the romney campaign already drafted a critical statement saying the obama administration's first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions but to sympathize with those that waged the attacks. here's the problem with that. the romney statement was sent to reporters just after 10:00 p.m. on tuesday with the caveat it not be released until after midnight. it was sent before many of the facts were gathered. the statement is wrong because the obama administrations official statement from the secretary of state released just before the romney statement reads like this. i condemn in the strongest terms the attack on our mission in benghazi today. our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. but let me be clear there is never any justification for violent attacks of this kind pf clinton's statement does not sympathize. anybody that tells you it did is lying. if you believe it did, you are misguided. even a statement released earlier from the embassy in cairo did not sympathize or apologize, and instead of correcting course, the
. >> the romney campaign already drafted a critical statement saying the obama administration's first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions but to sympathize with those that waged the attacks. here's the problem with that. the romney statement was sent to reporters just after 10:00 p.m. on tuesday with the caveat it not be released until after midnight. it was sent before many of the facts were gathered. the statement is wrong because the obama administrations...
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the statement is wrong, because the obama administration's official statement from the secretary of state released just before the romney statement, reads like this. i condemn in the strongest terms, the attack on our mission in benghazi today. our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation but let me be clear, there is never any justification for violent attacks of this kind. clinton's statement, in no way apologizes nor sympathizes with the attackers. anyone who tells you it did is lying. if you believe that it did, you are misguided. even a statement that was released earlier from the embassy in cairo never sympathized nor apologized yet in the following hours and days, instead of correcting course, the romney campaign doubled down. >> a terrible course for america to stand in apology for our values. >> in an effort to do damage control, imagine this, they even contacted us, the media, to make their surrogates available to us. and then they proceeded to come on air and blame the media and bash them for their own mistake. >> i gave you plenty of time
the statement is wrong, because the obama administration's official statement from the secretary of state released just before the romney statement, reads like this. i condemn in the strongest terms, the attack on our mission in benghazi today. our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation but let me be clear, there is never any justification for violent attacks of this kind. clinton's statement, in no way apologizes nor sympathizes with the attackers....
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you know, the real question here -- i think this is like someone in the obama administration rob bed a bank, the news media right now would say, oh, my heavens, what an outrage, this man over here, romney, is pointing out that the obama administration robbed a bank. >> is that blaming the media? >> yes, it is. >> that obama got a free pass? >> yes, it is. i think i'm absolutely right about that. it wasn't mitt romney who undermined mubarak in egypt after supporting him and displayed american weakness. it wasn't mitt romney who went into libya at the same time he announced he was getting out, leading from behind, weakness in vasilation. it wasn't mitt romney who stood in front of medevev and said give me a break on this missile thing. i'll be more flexible after the election. weakness and v aasc illation emboldens our enemies. i think we're seeing the results. i'm very proud of romney for taking -- >> i think many americans want that debate. i did read through his policy stance on israel, iran. the only difference is the tone. does romney believe talking tougher will make the differen
you know, the real question here -- i think this is like someone in the obama administration rob bed a bank, the news media right now would say, oh, my heavens, what an outrage, this man over here, romney, is pointing out that the obama administration robbed a bank. >> is that blaming the media? >> yes, it is. >> that obama got a free pass? >> yes, it is. i think i'm absolutely right about that. it wasn't mitt romney who undermined mubarak in egypt after supporting him...
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is the obama administration waging a war on religion. we'll have your responses in "talk back," but first time for travel insider. cnn producers, reporters, often have a chance to get the inside scoop on the great places to go. our entertainment reporter kareen wynter shows us like where she likes to satisfy her sweet tooth in her hometown. >> reporter: hey, everybody, welcome to my neck of the woods, sherman oakes, california, and everyone who knows me knows i have the biggest sweet tooth ever, and when i get the killer cravings, i just have to make a run here to blizz frozen yogurt for some of my favorite treats. let's dig in. here there seems to be a celebrity tie-in to limp everything and here it's no different. it's own by the renowned plastic surgeon and husband to beverly hills housewife adrienne maloof. it's known for its great frozen yogurt and other treats are on the menu, i'm going to give you a little taste. all right. i'm no expert in the kitchen, but today i'll show you just how well i like my crepes with a little help from
is the obama administration waging a war on religion. we'll have your responses in "talk back," but first time for travel insider. cnn producers, reporters, often have a chance to get the inside scoop on the great places to go. our entertainment reporter kareen wynter shows us like where she likes to satisfy her sweet tooth in her hometown. >> reporter: hey, everybody, welcome to my neck of the woods, sherman oakes, california, and everyone who knows me knows i have the biggest...
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because we look back on the last four years, and the indifference, if you will, of the obama administration to what's happening on the west bank in gaza. and is i think we are -- there will there be pressure from jipts, there will be pressure from turkey, there will be pressure from qatar, the three countries most sympathetic to ham hamas. there will be pressure to produce some kind of settlement. >> let's bring in cnn contributorses, will cain, elzy granderson. elzy, you're first. is president obama being indifferent? does the white house need to do more? >> i don't understand how someone can consider the white house being indifferent when this administration has given more money to israel than any other administration before it. i don't understand how you can consider this president to be indifferent when it's because of the president they had the technology and military equipment necessary to protect themselves from the bombs coming into the country. i don't want to see us go to another war. i know quite a few americans feel the same way. and i talked to some sources in d.c. this weekend
because we look back on the last four years, and the indifference, if you will, of the obama administration to what's happening on the west bank in gaza. and is i think we are -- there will there be pressure from jipts, there will be pressure from turkey, there will be pressure from qatar, the three countries most sympathetic to ham hamas. there will be pressure to produce some kind of settlement. >> let's bring in cnn contributorses, will cain, elzy granderson. elzy, you're first. is...
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saying it's disgraceful that the obama administration's first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions. and then from the obama campaign, we are shocked that at a time when the united states of america is confronting the tragic death of one of our diplomatic officers in libya, governor romney would choose to launch a political attack. end quote. newt gingrich appeared on cnn this morning and blasted president obama. >> when the american flag was torn down and destroyed, an american ambassador and three other americans are killed, my reaction is not to be pleasant and caring of those tearing down our flag and insulting o iassau country. >> brianna keilar is coming to our rescue to break this all down. hi, brianna. >> reporter: hi, carol. president obama learned last night that ambassador stevens was unaccounted for. he didn't learn until this morning that the ambassador was dead and this morning he said i strongly condemn the outrageous attacks that took the lives of four americans, including ambassador stevens. united states rejects efforts to denigr aate the re
saying it's disgraceful that the obama administration's first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions. and then from the obama campaign, we are shocked that at a time when the united states of america is confronting the tragic death of one of our diplomatic officers in libya, governor romney would choose to launch a political attack. end quote. newt gingrich appeared on cnn this morning and blasted president obama. >> when the american flag was torn down and...
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the obama administration taking steps now this hour to beef up security at embassies around the world. after this veteran diplomat christopher stevens along with three of his american staffers were murdered by a mob in benghazi, libya. the attack yesterday was apparently triggered by a film, a film produced by an american by the name of sam basil. considered by many to be highly offensive to islam. again, a film. these murders taking place in a country that the united states helped to liberate from the dictator moammar gadhafi and a mob attacked the embassy in cairo, egypt, yesterday. climbing the embassy walls. tearing down and ripping apart the united states flag. it's unclear if the attacks were koord natded or plans to con side with the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks here in america. but moments ago, our president obama spoke out about these killings. >> the united states condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack. we're working with the government of libya to secure our diplomats. i've always directed my administration to increase our security at di
the obama administration taking steps now this hour to beef up security at embassies around the world. after this veteran diplomat christopher stevens along with three of his american staffers were murdered by a mob in benghazi, libya. the attack yesterday was apparently triggered by a film, a film produced by an american by the name of sam basil. considered by many to be highly offensive to islam. again, a film. these murders taking place in a country that the united states helped to liberate...
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mitt romney is standing by his line of attack against the obama administration. >> a terrible course for america to stand in apology for our values. that instead when our grounds are being attacked and being breached, that the first response to the united states must be outrage at the breach of the sovereignty of our nation. an apology for america's values is never the right course. >> governor romney -- >> here's the background on how this all played out. before the attacks u.s. embassy in cairo issued a statement that the romney camp says apologized for anti-muslim activity in the united states. it said "the embassy condemns the continuing efforts by misguided individuals to hurt the religious feelings of muslims, as we condemn efforts to offend believers of all religions." well, that prompted the white house quickly to release another public statement saying that they -- the cairo embassy remarks were "not clear." secretary of state issued her own statement condemning the attacks. that was not quick enough for the romney campaign, so the romney campaign issued a statement saying i
mitt romney is standing by his line of attack against the obama administration. >> a terrible course for america to stand in apology for our values. that instead when our grounds are being attacked and being breached, that the first response to the united states must be outrage at the breach of the sovereignty of our nation. an apology for america's values is never the right course. >> governor romney -- >> here's the background on how this all played out. before the attacks...
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this administration, president obama, sent our u.s. ambassador back to syria when violence was starting for the first time in five years we had a u.s. ambassador in damascus and he pulled the u.s. ambassador whack, about four months later, and he sent the u.s. ambassador back to damascus only to pull him back six weeks later. this start and stop policy sends mixed signals to everybody in the middle east. we don't have a credible threat. we don't have a policy of strength. we're showing the world weakness. that's why we're seeing on 9/11 our embassies being attacked and americans are less safe. the media, they still want to talk about whether or not mitt romney spoke too soon when president obama waited 15 hours before he started talking about the violence. >> unfortunately i have to wrap it up. thank you so much for being with us this morning. we appreciate it. >> thanks, carol. >>> just 50-days until the presidential election and new reports of big problems inside the romney campaign. is it really in chaos, though? we'll talk to mike
this administration, president obama, sent our u.s. ambassador back to syria when violence was starting for the first time in five years we had a u.s. ambassador in damascus and he pulled the u.s. ambassador whack, about four months later, and he sent the u.s. ambassador back to damascus only to pull him back six weeks later. this start and stop policy sends mixed signals to everybody in the middle east. we don't have a credible threat. we don't have a policy of strength. we're showing the...
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let's remember that in the first two years of the obama administration, the legislative record was historic. it was a very productive period, even though we're in the middle of an economic crisis, and the republicans were unified in their opposition. it was because democrats eventually got 60 votes, used cloture to cut off filibusters on every matter, and push some things through. >> with what you say, especially with congress, and especially, you say, people who are extremely ideological and have refused to work with this administration, your words. at this rate, do you think that an agreement can be reached before we go over the so-called fiscal cliff? >> i am confident an agreement will be reached to reduce our deficits over the next ten years and stabilize our debt. what i can't tell you is, is exactly when and how it will come about. >> thomas mann, thank you. >> happy to be with you. >>> it is lung cancer awareness month and now more than ever, lung cancer patients have reason to have hope for survival. ahead, former nfl linebacker chris draft shares the heartbreaking story of losing
let's remember that in the first two years of the obama administration, the legislative record was historic. it was a very productive period, even though we're in the middle of an economic crisis, and the republicans were unified in their opposition. it was because democrats eventually got 60 votes, used cloture to cut off filibusters on every matter, and push some things through. >> with what you say, especially with congress, and especially, you say, people who are extremely ideological...
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it said "it's disgraceful that the obama administration's first response was not to condemn atax on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who wage the attacks." just after midnight wednesday, obama's campaign responded, accusing romney of taking a political swipe during the crisis, saying "we are shocked that at a time when the united states of america is confronting the tragic death of one. our diplomatic officers in libya, governor romney would choose to launch a political attack." at 6:21 a.m., cnn reported that u.s. ambassador to libya chris stevens was killed and learned three other americans had also been killed. later that morning, romney issued his own timeline of events, stating the embassy in cairo put out a statement after their grounds had been breached. romney indicated that the u.s. apologized for the film after the attack, which is not the case. in fact, the embassy statement was actually issued before the breach there. since tuesday's attack in libya, republicans have kept up the pressure on president obama. joining me, amy holmes, anchor for gbt's "real
it said "it's disgraceful that the obama administration's first response was not to condemn atax on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who wage the attacks." just after midnight wednesday, obama's campaign responded, accusing romney of taking a political swipe during the crisis, saying "we are shocked that at a time when the united states of america is confronting the tragic death of one. our diplomatic officers in libya, governor romney would choose to launch...
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administration. at the heart of the tension is the question of when to strike against iran's nuclear program. sarah is in jerusalem, and she's joining us. sarah, first of all, prime minister netanyahu really pushing the u.s. right now to draw what we call -- what he called a red line that iran cannot cross. i want you to listen to this. >> i say wait for what? wait until when? those in the international community that refuse to put red lines before iran don't have a moral right to place a red light before israel. >> sarah, i want to ask you about the timing of this, because you hear the prime minister coming out very much pressuring the wraits and obama administration to be a lot more specific when it comes to dealing with iran, putting more pressure on them. we know that netanyahu and mitt romney have worked together and know each other from the past. is this political two months before the election? >> well, a lot of people that look at this situation say, yes, there is politics at play here, but m
administration. at the heart of the tension is the question of when to strike against iran's nuclear program. sarah is in jerusalem, and she's joining us. sarah, first of all, prime minister netanyahu really pushing the u.s. right now to draw what we call -- what he called a red line that iran cannot cross. i want you to listen to this. >> i say wait for what? wait until when? those in the international community that refuse to put red lines before iran don't have a moral right to place a...
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it is apparent that the goal of the obama administration is not to govern but rule by edict." this from senator dick durbin. "the decision to extend temporary legal status to dream act students is a historic and humanitarian moment. this action will give these young immigrants their chance to come out of the shadows and be part of the only country they've ever called home." lenny, i'm going to start with you on this one. what do you make of this decision, this policy shift? >> well, it's unfortunate because we all know that there needs to be immigration reform. we understand that, and i think everybody agrees with that. but once again, one of the major overreaching examples of president obama's "leadership" is something that's come by way of executive edict. and again, it seems as though this is a season of giving. you've seen him evolve on gay marriage. you've seen him evolve after being a president that's deported at high numbers now to having this come out yesterday. i'm waiting for an evolution where he's telling floridians that they're going to get free passes to walt dis
it is apparent that the goal of the obama administration is not to govern but rule by edict." this from senator dick durbin. "the decision to extend temporary legal status to dream act students is a historic and humanitarian moment. this action will give these young immigrants their chance to come out of the shadows and be part of the only country they've ever called home." lenny, i'm going to start with you on this one. what do you make of this decision, this policy shift?...
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the statement is wrong because the obama administrations official statement from the secretary of state released just before the romney statement reads like this. i condemn in the strongest terms the attack on our mission in benghazi today. our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. but let me be clear there is never any justification for violent attacks of this kind pf clinton's statement does not sympathize. anybody that tells you it did is lying. if you believe it did, you are misguided. even a statement released earlier from the embassy in cairo did not sympathize or apologize, and instead of correcting course, the romney campaign doubled down. >> it's a terrible course for america to stand in an apologize. >> they even contacted us, the media, to make share surrogates available to us and then proceeded to come on the air and blame the media and bash them for their own mistake. >> i gave you plenty of time and i asked you the question the first time, and then you went on and gave me three points. >> you are saying it could not wait, yes or n
the statement is wrong because the obama administrations official statement from the secretary of state released just before the romney statement reads like this. i condemn in the strongest terms the attack on our mission in benghazi today. our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. but let me be clear there is never any justification for violent attacks of this kind pf clinton's statement does not sympathize. anybody that tells you it did is lying. if...
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and yet, she did go out publicly and say that the obama administration decimated al qaeda. that's something that rubs these republican senators the wrong way. i will tell you what she told them, i'm told, inside the classified briefing this morning, what she meant was it was the core of al qaeda, that's what the obama administration has decimated. but these republican senators think she's lef the impression it's al qaeda in general. last thing i will tell you i was told she did say to the republican senators behind closed doors she regrets saying what she said because she knows it was simply not right. >> where does this go from here? obviously investigating intelligence officials as well, i imagine? >> yes. as i said, the acting director of the cia also in this room. and senators, republicans and democrats, are not thrilled with the information that they got publicly or privately. but the -- what goes on from here more meetings. she's back here, we believe, this afternoon, tomorrow she has a meeting with one senator, bob corker of tennessee, probably others. she's going to
and yet, she did go out publicly and say that the obama administration decimated al qaeda. that's something that rubs these republican senators the wrong way. i will tell you what she told them, i'm told, inside the classified briefing this morning, what she meant was it was the core of al qaeda, that's what the obama administration has decimated. but these republican senators think she's lef the impression it's al qaeda in general. last thing i will tell you i was told she did say to the...
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it is not like the obama administration isn't aware. >> of course. they read the papers, too, and they have also said that they have shared in some of these briefings some of the scenarios that have happened. but they have been very clear. and i believe them on this that in none of that has there been an authorized leak of classified information. and i think that is key. i agree with will that this is always the balance of a robust democracy where you balance the people's right to know about what their government is doing along with the national security interests. i think that that is always a healthy debate to have. i would like to point out that the reporters themselves have said that none of this information has come from either the white house or top democratic officials. a lot of it has been because of the worm actually went public. we have to be clear about what has been said and leaked and where there are questions we should ask those questions. >> there is an article this morning defending itself against dianne feinstein's charges. i'm going
it is not like the obama administration isn't aware. >> of course. they read the papers, too, and they have also said that they have shared in some of these briefings some of the scenarios that have happened. but they have been very clear. and i believe them on this that in none of that has there been an authorized leak of classified information. and i think that is key. i agree with will that this is always the balance of a robust democracy where you balance the people's right to know...
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. >> this is exactly why the obama administration is not arming the rebels. they don't know who the people are, and they are disparate groups and they don't know whether they can trust them, and the turks who are actually arming them, and we are giving intelligence, but we have not gone that far. how the people who are aligned with the rebels make sure they get into the right hands, that this thing does not happen? >> well, go all of the way back to afghan in the soviet era and arming those against the soviet union and afghanistan and what that led to. you had the westernb nations helping the mujahadine against them and that turned around and did not lead to positive picture for the west. but i want to add one thing about the free syrian army and we have a piece of video again with all of the elements, it is difficult to authenticate, but a free syrian army identifying himself as a free syrian army officer promising to treat all captives humanly, and we have that video of him saying that we treat all captives from the shabiha by international law. and we don'
. >> this is exactly why the obama administration is not arming the rebels. they don't know who the people are, and they are disparate groups and they don't know whether they can trust them, and the turks who are actually arming them, and we are giving intelligence, but we have not gone that far. how the people who are aligned with the rebels make sure they get into the right hands, that this thing does not happen? >> well, go all of the way back to afghan in the soviet era and...
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joining me now is van jones, cnn contributor and former obama administration official. good morning. >> god morning to you. >> so, van, i guess my first question that's eatsy for geithner to say, we're perfectly willing to go off the fiscal cliff. that means a tax hike on middle class americans and maybe some of them are thinking this morning i'm not really so happy geithner said that. >> it might have been inartful for him to say it the way he said it. i think he is making a very important point, which is that the american people did vote. they voted for the one thing the president said very clearly, which is that tax rates would go up on the wealthiest. it's an incredibly popular position. it's important for republicans to know that the white house is not going to accept any kind of a deal. that's the point he was trying to make. i think all the leverage now is with the democrats, with the president. the american public is on his side. i think it's important for the republicans not to think that they can just get any kind of deal out of him because if they do go over
joining me now is van jones, cnn contributor and former obama administration official. good morning. >> god morning to you. >> so, van, i guess my first question that's eatsy for geithner to say, we're perfectly willing to go off the fiscal cliff. that means a tax hike on middle class americans and maybe some of them are thinking this morning i'm not really so happy geithner said that. >> it might have been inartful for him to say it the way he said it. i think he is making a...
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they point to the fact that one of the authors on this report used to work for the obama administration. >> well, team romney also saying hold up because they have released this new tv ad directed to the heart of ohio's economy. here it is. >> we're up here. started in 1972 selling cars. >> in 2009 under the obama's administration bailout of general motor, ohio dealerships were forced to close. >> i received a letter from general motors. they were suspended my credit line. we had 30 something employees out work. my wife and i were the last one there is. it's like the dream that we worked for and we worked so hard for was gone. >> tough ad. obviously hitting straight at the add mgs's auto bail out claim. what will we be hearing to reput that? >> reporter: we've heard from the campaign. they said it's a new low. here is why this matters so much. in ohio one in eight jobs is tied to the auto industry. the auto bailout is a very big issue. in ohio for the last five presidential elections ohioans have chosen the presidential candidate that goes onto be the president. president obama obviousl
they point to the fact that one of the authors on this report used to work for the obama administration. >> well, team romney also saying hold up because they have released this new tv ad directed to the heart of ohio's economy. here it is. >> we're up here. started in 1972 selling cars. >> in 2009 under the obama's administration bailout of general motor, ohio dealerships were forced to close. >> i received a letter from general motors. they were suspended my credit...